2026 Hyundai Santa Fe Consumer Reviews
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Positive Review
It definitely gonna stand out in the crowd. Practical and modern cockpit. It is more of a comfort car.
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Critical Review
This 2024 Santa fe xrt awd is the most Dangerous vehicle I've ever owned. The computer and cameras will drive you nuts. This vehicle never shuts up. It's constantly alerting about something making me look at the screen. It hits the breaks for no reason. It decides if I can pull out across traffic not me as it sometimes refuses to go. It doesn't like anything it thinks is in the way. It's very dangerous. I'm also getting emails from it and it's been telling me to service it since 2nd month and 2k miles. It updates and if you don’t like phone updates wait until your car does it. Nothing remains the same. Constantly having to relearn the features. Don’t even use the cruise control as it's always hitting the breaks irritating the vehicles behind you enough that im always getting cutoff and flipped off as they pass me when i use it. After 5 months and almost 5k miles I tried to sell it back to ft.myers hyundai and was offered 75% of what I paid. I'm just ecstatic about them and this purchase. Worst buying decision I've ever made!
2026 Santa Fe Reviews
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My husband and I bought a 2024 Santa Fe brand new back in 2024 and we have had nothing but problems since owning it. From the initial transmission recall that rendered my new car undrivable for six months, issues with the dealership, intermittent issues that require having to pull over and restart the vehicle to get it to work properly, and now there are no signal noises, audio or anything of that sort. I am beyond frustrated with this vehicle. This was supposed to be the reliable family car and I am highly disappointed in the reliability and the function of this vehicle. I wish there was a way to be done with this vehicle that wouldn't negatively impact family more than this vehicle already has.
For the money the SE is fantastic. Smooth ride, nice highway acceleration, easy to drive. We had a 2024 the 2026 nice improvements. Trouble free vehicles, great warranty
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Vent system and cheap fabrics and plastic
I bought it when it first came out and spent to much money for it. One big issue is the AC and Heat even though I have the base model. The 3rd row is utterly useless because there are no vents in that row. So either my kids freeze or sweat depending on time of year. Overall the vent system sucks. Plus the price drop means I stuck with the car. Should have never traded my palisade in for it. Big mistake. Had other issues as well and corporate does not care and will not help they blow smoke up your butt....never will I ever buy a hyundai again.
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Windshield and doesn't get mileage they said would get. Constant talking about different things distraction from driving. it'
Have 2025 Santa Fe sitting in my driveway from snow storm Sunday went out to clean car not moved for 3 days. Removed from windshield have hair line crack can't feel inside or outside. This is definitely mfg problem but getting run around from Hyundai. My insurance shouldn't have to pay for this.
Everything about the new Santa Fe feels bigger. Leather, heated seats, 3rd row seat, storage all over the place. Sleek design for maximum Cargo space. The 277HP really makes a difference and gives the power the vehicle demands!!! This is my 4th Santa Fe and by far my favorite design.
My 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe has 7200 miles. Yesterday in heavy traffic with lots of stop and go driving what happened next was frightening. Traveling at 20 mph the electrical batter was in charge. But when the traffic would speed up it remained in electrical mode at 20 mph and I had to apply the acceleration pedal with force for it to stop cruising at 20 mph with electrical power only.. The gas engine would then come on but it would get to 4500 rpm before returning to the desired speed. Heavy acceleration often will eventually destroy the motor, won't it? If others have had a similar experience, I'd like to hear from them.
I bought a 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe XRT and it's amazing. I love everything about it, from the styling to the technology and the space inside the vehicle.
I recently purchased 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Calligraphy, and I couldn’t be happier! The interior is spacious and technology is great. This SUV is loaded with safety features that can also be found on lower trims unless in some other brands. I love Highway Drive Assist, Heads-up display, Smart Cruise control, Blind Spot Monitor, etc. So far I did not have any issues. Drive is really smooth and quiet.
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